โLand brokerage is fundamentally a data gameโ
Ascendix Technologies based in Texas, run by managing partners Wes Snow and Todd Terry designed a bespoke service to deal with a very complicated problem Land brokerage.
They realised that Land brokerage has always operated at the intersection of fragmented data, relationship-driven dealmaking, and long transaction cycles. Unlike traditional commercial real estate (CRE), land deals involve multiple stakeholders, evolving planning conditions, and opaque ownership structures. As a result, generic CRM systems often fall short.
This is precisely where AscendixRE for Land Brokers positions itself: a purpose-built CRM designed to bring structure, visibility, and automation to one of real estateโs most complex verticals.
A CRM Designed Specifically for Land Brokerage
AscendixRE is built on Salesforce infrastructure but tailored specifically for commercial real estate workflows, including land acquisition, development, and investment brokerage.
What differentiates the land broker version is its focus on managing the nuanced lifecycle of land transactions, from early-stage prospecting and planning applications through to disposition and development.
At its core, the platform acts as a centralised database for, Landowners and buyers, parcels, listings, and availabilities, transactions, leases, and sales, and capital sources and investor relationships
By consolidating these data points into a single system, brokers gain a 360-degree view of both assets and stakeholdersโsomething traditionally managed across spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected tools.
Intelligent prospecting and data-led targeting
One of the most powerful capabilities within AscendixRE is its approach to prospecting. Land brokerage is fundamentally a data game: identifying ownership patterns, uncovering development potential, and targeting the right buyers at the right time.
The platform enables brokers to mine targeted contact lists, segment audiences, and prioritise outreach based on data signals such as planning activity or market demand.
Combined with advanced filtering and geo-search functionality, users can; identify land opportunities geographically, filter by asset type, size, or development stage, build highly specific call or email lists. This spatial intelligence is particularly critical in land brokerage, where location and planning context drive value.
End-to-end deal and pipeline management
AscendixRE provides full lifecycle deal management, allowing brokers to track opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion.
Andrew Stanton CEO Proptech-PR
Itโs tempting to frame the Rentersโ Rights Act as a huge tenant win but thatโs not the full picture
By Adam Pigott, CEO of tlyfe the tenant lifecycle app (Openbrix)
โIn six weeks the Rentersโ Rights Act comes into force across England, representing the most significant structural reset of the private rented sector in decades. Much of the public narrative frames this as a win for tenantsโand in many respects, it is. But the real story is more nuanced.
This isnโt just a tenant protection bill. Itโs a systemic redesign of how rental housing operatesโlegally, commercially, and operationally. And tenants will feel both the benefits and the unintended consequences. Here are my thoughts on what will actually change.
The end of Section 21 give more certainty but supply becomes the question
The abolition of Section 21 โno-faultโ evictions is the headline reform, and rightly so. For tenants, this removes one of the biggest psychological pressures in renting: the ability to be asked to leave without explanation.
In practical terms, tenants gain greater long-term stability, more confidence to challenge poor conditions, reduced risk of retaliatory eviction.
However, this change doesnโt eliminate eviction, it reframes it. Landlords will now rely on expanded Section 8 grounds, particularly for selling or moving back into a property.
The key shift here is behavioural. Landlords will become more selective at the point of tenant onboarding. Expect tighter referencing, lower tolerance for perceived risk, increased preference for โidealโ tenant profiles. For tenants, security improves once you are in, but getting in may become harder. (Picture โ CEO Adam Pigott)
The end of fixed terms where flexibility meets friction
The move to open-ended periodic tenancies is being positioned as a major win for flexibility. And on paper, it is that tenants will no longer be locked into 12-month contracts. They can leave with notice and stay indefinitely if things are working. This aligns the UK more closely with European rental models.
But thereโs a trade-off. Without fixed terms, landlords lose income certainty, portfolio planning becomes harder, short-term tenant turnover risk increases. For tenants, this could translate into more cautious landlord behaviour, potential upward pressure on rents to offset risk, less willingness to accept marginal applicants. Flexibility is valuable, but in housing, stability cuts both ways.
Quarter of a million of tenants have now downloaded the tenant tlyfe app
Rent increases will be more transparent but not necessarily lower
The Act introduces a more structured approach to rent increases: once per year maximum, mandatory formal notice, tribunal challenge rights for tenants.
This creates transparency and removes the ability to impose sudden, informal rent hikes. However, tenants shouldnโt interpret this as rent control by the back door.
Andrew Stanton CEO Proptech-PR
โOne smart CRE building is progress โ but a digitally aligned portfolio is POWERโ
Week 42: The Compounding Effect โ How DDI Multiplies Across a Portfolio
In this weekly series, we explore how the commercial real estate industry is being transformed by data and digital infrastructure. Guided by the principles in Peak Property Performance, we unpack a new idea every week to help owners unlock value, reduce risk, and future-proof their portfolios. Learn more about OpticWise and Bill Douglas, the authors of this series.
One smart CRE building is progress.
A digitally aligned portfolio is power.
Many CRE owners pilot digital initiatives in a single assetโtesting connectivity upgrades, sensor deployments, or platform integrations. When it works, they see operational gains and incremental NOI improvement.
But the real upside doesnโt show up until DDI scales across the portfolio.
Thatโs where the compounding effect begins.
Why Portfolio-Level DDI Changes the Game
When digital infrastructure is standardized across multiple assets, you gain leverage in five powerful ways:
1. Data Normalization Across Properties
Instead of isolated dashboards, you now see consistent KPIs across locations:
- Energy intensity comparisons
- Maintenance response times
- Occupancy utilization trends
- Access and security reporting
- Tenant experience metrics
This creates benchmarking powerโand benchmarking drives performance.
2. Operational Efficiency at Scale
Centralized monitoring reduces duplicated labor and vendor overlap.
Portfolio-wide visibility enables:
- Shared engineering resources
- Centralized helpdesk models
- Predictive maintenance planning
- Standardized vendor negotiations
The result? Lower operating costs per asset.
3. Faster Rollouts of New Capabilities
Once your digital backbone is standardized, deploying new services becomes easier:
- AI optimization tools
- Tenant-facing apps
- ESG reporting automation
- Connectivity monetization programs
- Edge computing initiatives
Instead of reinventing the wheel at each building, you plug into the platform.
Andrew Stanton CEO Proptech-PR
